Nandini/Nasardi is an insignificant tributary of the river
Godavari
The Godavari ( IAST: ''Godāvarī'' od̪aːʋəɾiː is India's second longest river after the Ganga river and drains into the third largest basin in India, covering about 10% of India's total geographical area. Its source is in Trimbakesh ...
which runs its course through the city of
Nashik
Nashik (, Marathi: aːʃik, also called as Nasik ) is a city in the northern region of the Indian state of Maharashtra. Situated on the banks of river Godavari, Nashik is the third largest city in Maharashtra, after Mumbai and Pune. Nash ...
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Maharashtra
Maharashtra (; , abbr. MH or Maha) is a state in the western peninsular region of India occupying a substantial portion of the Deccan Plateau. Maharashtra is the second-most populous state in India and the second-most populous country subdi ...
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The river begins on the northern face the eastern spurs of Anjaneri hills to south-west of
Nashik
Nashik (, Marathi: aːʃik, also called as Nasik ) is a city in the northern region of the Indian state of Maharashtra. Situated on the banks of river Godavari, Nashik is the third largest city in Maharashtra, after Mumbai and Pune. Nash ...
. From the site of origin the river quickly courses through the Nashik draining much of its effluent waste. A survey in 2012 deemed the river as the filthiest river in
Nashik District
Nashik district, also known as Nasik district, is a district in Maharashtra, India. The city of Nashik is the administrative headquarters of the district. Nashik is well known for the production of wine. Nashik is also known as Mini Maharashtra, ...
. The river drains into the Godavari at Samta Nagar.
Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) in 2013 approved the proposal to construct a protection wall on the left bank of the Nandini River at a cost of Rs 7.76 crore.
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Tributaries of the Godavari River
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